LineageOS 15.1 (Android 8.1.0)

for Raspberry Pi 3

March 7, 2018

Here’s my build of LineageOS 15.1 for Raspberry Pi 3. It is unofficial and unsupported by the LineageOS team. It’s for advanced users only. This build currently uses Google’s SwiftShader software renderer so display performance is probably not what you’d expect. This build is not meant as a daily driver and it’s certainly not suitable for media device use.

Q: I have no root, why? What is that hashtag on my status bar?A: You need enable root access under Settings -> Developer options -> Root access. Root management is now integrated as part of LineageOS’ Privacy Guard and you can manage per app permissions under Settings -> Developer options -> Manage root access. You’ll have a persistent notification in the status bar when you’re running an app that uses root permissions.

Q: Settings -> Storage shows xx GB used by system. There’s unallocated space on my scard. What should I do?A: This is a 4 GB image, remaining space on your sdcard will remain unallocated. Settings app shows unallocated space as used by system which in reality it is not. You can use e.g. GParted and extend /data partition (/dev/block/mmcblk0p4) to cover the unallocated space.